Visiting Charleston/Folly Beach Next Week

My husband and I are staying on Folly Beach Oct 10-14 and are planning on spending our evenings having dinner in Charleston. Based on the reviews and forum postings, it seems to make sense to take a carriage ride on our first day to get a feel for the city. How late into the evening do the carriage rides go? Can we do a post-dinner ride?

Also, so many recommendations about dinners on these forums, but I%26#39;d like some more details and suggestions for chic, not stuffy, and lively restaurants. Thinking NYC style, but of course food quality matters too.

Visiting Charleston/Folly Beach Next Week

We just returned from a weekend in Charleston/Folly. Hubby and I had a very nice dinner at 11 Center Street, which is a wine shop/restaurant in downtown Folly. Sit on the second floor open-air part of the restaurant. We enjoyed seared ahi tuna, mini fish tacos, and brie bites with prunes. Have a great time!

Visiting Charleston/Folly Beach Next Week

Just curious- why would you come to Charleston and want NYC type dining? It%26#39;s CHARLESTON! Enjoy.

I don%26#39;t particularly want NYC style dining, but thought it would be the best way to describe the type of atmosphere I was looking for. We%26#39;re a childless couple in our early 30%26#39;s and would prefer a more lively-same-age atmosphere when dining, though it%26#39;s not absolutely necessary. It%26#39;s hard to gain a sense of atmosphere from some restaurants%26#39; websites.

That said, I am thoroughly looking forward to to my Charleston experience and would welcome any other suggestions!

Gnodule - thanks for the 11 Center Street suggestion! Sounds great!

The carraige ride station is right next to the Market on Market Street. They go to many different areas, and you never know where your carraige will go. It%26#39;s a good way to see parts of the city and get a feel for it though. Market street is also a good starting point to walk around and preview restaurants. You can head down East Bay Street and pass High Cotton, Magnolia%26#39;s, etc. Hank%26#39;s is the best upscale seafood place and it%26#39;s right behind the Carraige place one street north of market. High Cotton and Hanks both have great food as well as a lively bar scene. Neither one is stuffy.

Oh yeah, you will find a fantastic little wine bar on Folly beach with great food and a fun atmosphere. I can%26#39;t remember the name, but it%26#39;s right in the center of town. Look for it. Some nights it%26#39;s nice just to have to walk to dinner. :)

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